What happened to the raspberry in Peru?

A decade ago, together with the blueberry, there was talk of the raspberry. If blueberry could work, why not raspberry? It was clear that this product, due to its high value, could be a great addition to the Peruvian agro-export basket. However, today it is still considered a product in an experimental situation in the country. For 2018, large volume shipments appeared to start with about 16 tons worth US$57,000. However, far from taking off, it faded away, with barely significant sample shipments, becoming even more complicated with the start of the pandemic. This situation responds to several reasons. The main one is due to the initial choice of the variety used in Peru: the Heritage raspberry. Being the most traditional of the raspberries in the world due to its volumes per hectare, resistance and flavor, it was chosen by the pioneers of the country. Unfortunately, it did not give the expected results in Peruvian lands. The low calibres and the great logistical problems that it ...